Dilip Sarkar, Angling Trust national enforcement manager added: “These figures show that during Operation CLAMPDOWN 6 volunteer bailiffs throughout England are demonstrating their massive commitment to protecting fish and fisheries and cracking down on illegal fishing.

“All anglers can help this process, in fact – at any time of year – by reporting information and offences in progress to the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60, or the police on 101/999 as appropriate.”

The EA reminds anglers to make sure they have a fishing licence before they go.